NYMPHOMANIAC: VOLUME I is the story of Joe (
Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (
Stellan Skarsgård), who takes her into his home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young-adulthood (portrayed in flashback by newcomer Stacy Martin). VOLUME I also stars
Shia LaBeouf, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Sophie Kennedy Clark,
Connie Nielsen and
Udo Kier. NYMPHOMANIAC: VOLUME I and VOLUME II mark
Lars von Trier’s follow-up to his critically acclaimed film, MELANCHOLIA (released by Magnolia in 2011), and is his third consecutive collaboration with Charlotte Gainsbourg. As widely reported, the films contain graphic depictions of sexuality to a degree unprecedented in a mainstream feature film. A groundbreaking filmmaker for more than two decades, von Trier’s other films include ANTICHRIST, DOGVILLE, and . NYMPHOMANIAC is produced by Louise Vesth for
Zentropa Entertainments. “A FEROCIOUSLY ENTERTAINING MAGNUM OPUS. A shape-shifting, carnal and intellectual thrill ride of a movie. A veritable Brandenburg Concerto of disparate genres and moods masterfully blended into a seamless whole.” – Scott Foundas, Variety
A Magnolia Pictures release. Not rated.
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